Slipcovers Look Great on Antique Chairs and Sofas

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You may be tempted to throw away your antique chairs and sofas once they start showing frayed edges and discoloration, but don't do that just yet! You can rescue these old and visibly worn furnishings with slipcovers. Using a slipcover is a fast, easy and versatile way to hide the flaws and update the look of antique chairs and sofas. It takes only a … [Read more...]

A Totally Transportable Antique Table!

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Today’s blog post features an antique table that is perfect for any of our readers who enjoy putting things together themselves. The featured table is a 19th century pine table from Alsace in the Northeast corner of France. This table comes apart, so we thought it would be fun to see just how long it would take a few of our staff members here at The … [Read more...]

The Gables Cozies Up to Colder Weather

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Although the first day of spring is just a few days away, the weather here in Atlanta the past few days has been a bit more like winter than spring. The chillier temperatures have turned our minds to things that make us feel warm and cozy! One thing that all of us here at The Gables enjoy doing on a chilly day is curling up on a comfortable sofa, like the … [Read more...]